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May 29, 2008

EMPHASIS: 2008 Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Crash And Special Enforcement Operations Totals For Troop B


Captain John W. Elliott, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the Memorial Day weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri. The enforcement operations included All American Buckle Up Week and the Operation Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.).
During the 2008 Memorial Day Weekend accident counting period, which began at 6 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2008, and ended at 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2008, Troop B officers investigated 13 traffic crashes, with three injuries, but no fatalities. Troop B officers made eight arrests for driving while intoxicated, issued 251 speeding citations and 132 seat belt citations, and assisted 85 motorists.
During the period covering May 19, 2008 through May 26, 2008, the Patrol was actively involved in the “All American Buckle Up” campaign. As a result of the campaign, Troop B officers issued 194 seat belt citations and four citations for failure to properly secure a child in an approved child restraint seat.
“Even though this major holiday period has ended, we want to urge motorists to continue to drive safely and always wear their seat belts,” stated Captain Elliott.


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